July 2022

Previous Issues
President's Message

People — our number one membership benefit

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
After two years of dealing with all the logistical intricacies of a world living with COVID-19, which in turn created a huge boon for the landscape profession, colleagues are tired.
Member Profile

Landscape artistry: Turning blank canvases into masterpieces

By Karina Sinclair
Tucked into the heart of wine country in Beamsville, Ont., you’ll find the masters of craft and artistry of LandArt, a design/build company dedicated to high-end residential landscapes.
Feature

Longevity in landscaping: How Plan B turned into a long career

By Karina Sinclair
Ricky Samyn, Brian Baun and Jamin Strate recount Ricky’s 25-year-career at B.K. Baun Landscape in Ajax, Ont.

Supporting a greener future: HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund joins OHTF

By Karina Sinclair
W. Michael Thomas created the new HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund to help researchers, academics, and non-profit organizations find solutions for climate change, shoreline preservation, and other environmental concerns.
Association News

Spring cleanup at Participation House Markham

Volunteers equipped with sunhats and garden gloves came together on May 14 to clean up a special place in Markham, Ont.

Celebrating Tony DiGiovanni’s legacy

Landscape Ontario is planning a very special event on Aug. 18, 2022 to celebrate Tony DiGiovanni’s retirement.

In-person Snowposium returns this September

Landscape Ontario’s annual snow and ice conference will return as an in-person event on Sept. 15, 2022.

Takeaways from EIO Solutions spring lunch and learn

A recap of Landscape Ontario’s endorsed Human Resources provider EIO Solutions' lunch and learn event held May 17.

New video series showcases 2022 trial gardens

A new video series is showcasing the 2022 trial gardens.

In Memoriam — Richard Emmons

Richard Marshall Emmons passed away suddenly on Dec. 21, 2021 at the age of 64.

MPP Parm Gill announces expanded funding for LO’s GROW Program

Parm Gill, MPP for Milton, visited the Landscape Ontario home office on May 3, 2022 to announce expanded funding for the GROW Program.

Enter the 50th annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence

Eligible member companies have until Oct. 1 to enter projects to take advantage of the many benefits that come with winning an award.
Special Section

Landscape Ontario Membership Guide 2022

An overview of the many benefits available exclusively to Landscape Ontario members.
New Members

New Members July 2022

Landscape Ontario welcomes 98 new members to the community.
Scholarship Profile

Manpreet Kaur’s passion for horticulture grows at Fanshawe College

Manpreet Kaur is soaking up everything she can about horticulture everywhere she goes.
Professional News

Reaching milestones along the apprenticeship journey

Over the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, these amazing apprentices refused to be deterred as they continued along their chosen pathway throughout a very challenging time.

Milton mayor proclaims April as Dig Safe Month

Mayor Gordon Krantz officially proclaimed April 2022 as Dig Safe Month in the town of Milton, and encouraged support of the safety awareness campaign.

Unilock creates 50th anniversary scholarships

Paving the Future Scholarships will award $5,000 to deserving students within the landscape construction and landscape architecture fields of study.
Executive Desk

The Depressed Motivational Speaker

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
In his characteristic contribution-oriented manner, Jim’s book is focused on helping people deal with depression. It provides hope, wisdom and solutions.
Membership

Landscape Ontario is working for you

By Joe Salemi CAE
The entirety of the LO engine is firing on all cylinders!
Prosperity Partners

Merely urgent vs really important — The difference matters

By Jacki Hart CLM
How to categorize and prioritize everyday problems so you can focus on the things that matter most to the success of your business.
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